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Could I disconnect an iMac backup disk?

Could I disconnect a backup disk? Will it be any difference when I reconnect it? Thank you.

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iMac 27″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Feb 18, 2022 1:41 PM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2022 11:06 AM

Open Time Machine Preferences
Unlock the Padlock
Uncheck Backup Automatically
Lock the Padlock
Eject the drive

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Level 5

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Feb 19, 2022 11:06 AM in response to ming277

Open Time Machine Preferences
Unlock the Padlock
Uncheck Backup Automatically
Lock the Padlock
Eject the drive

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Feb 18, 2022 5:37 PM in response to ming277

Yes, but properly eject it first and no.

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Could I disconnect an iMac backup disk?

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